Coastal Research Initiative: Enhancing Understanding of Marine Ecosystems
This new act establishes a research program within the Department of Energy to better understand coastal ecosystems. Through this program, scientists will collect more data and develop models to predict changes in the marine environment, potentially impacting the safety and economy of coastal regions.
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A national system for coastal data collection will be established, covering the Great Lakes, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, and Gulf coasts.
Research will focus on ecological, biogeochemical, hydrological, and physical processes interacting in coastal zones.
Existing laboratories and research infrastructure will be leveraged, potentially leading to more efficient use of public funds.
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